Good Morning Darlings!
Today is our sweet Holly’s birthday and last night we celebrated by watching the Golden Globes and eating lots of comfort food.
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Happy Birthday Holly!
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011Good Morning Darlings!
Yesterday was my Sweetie’s birthday and although he is a bit under the weather, cake was in order.
Name That Thing!
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011Good Morning Darlings!
Ok, I have yet to stump you with the last two items. How about this one?
FFF-My Birthday, You Get A Gift!
Friday, February 18th, 2011Good Morning Darlings!
As I sit here in my office at my tiny desk, on my birthday Friday (actual birthday on Sunday), I can’t help but be so grateful for everything in my life. My incredible husband, Eric, my amazing besties, my good friends, and all of you out there in tv land. Or blog land, I don’t judge.
Happy Birthday To Me!
But since I love you so much, I thought I should give you a gift. CSN has so graciously offered a $65 gift card to their massive online store. Last time we did a giveaway with them, my bestie Clint won and couldn’t say enough great things about the wine glasses and linens he received. Clint said everything was packaged in the most pristine way and both items were gorgeous. And they have virtually everything you could want. You could buy me an offset spatula! Or, holy Toledo, they have Le Creuset, too! Check out this set of bright yellow cookware – wouldn’t this make you smile everyday?
Just like sunshine!
So, my little darlings…comment away. I would love to hear your idea for my perfect birthday celebration. The winner will be announced on Wednesday by a random drawing.
xoxo, Patti
Today blogging to Marvin Gaye – Got to Give It Up, Part I (because it’s my birthday and this is my favorite song, of all time..)
Shane Has A Birthday
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Good Morning Darlings!
Last week my good friend and neighbor, Shane, celebrated a landmark birthday. Yes, he is now 21……
And of course, all the neighbors were there to toast him. We love a good party, you know. So Shane ordered up some pizza, we brought wine and beer and showed up. We are always good for bringing the adult beverages. We’re good like that.
With my buddy Shane.
I even made a cake. Now, I know what you’re thinking…really? After two misfires? Yes, really. And it turned out well. Looks like my cake mojo is back! Although I have a beef with one Miss Betty Crocker. I picked up the cake decorating tube in a nice yellow only to get it home and read that I need a Betty Crocker frosting tip to use with it. What? Really Betty Crocker? I think not. So I wrote it out freehand, sans the silly little cake tip I was told I needed. It was legible. That’s all I will say.
Not so bad.
Shane seemed happy enough with it.
And so we gathered and ate pizza and cake, washed down by wine and beer. A good time was had by all.
Lovely photo of Valerie and Shane....
...photobombed by Justin. lol
Tracy and Crystal
Jay and Rick
The guys enjoy a slice.
Humphrey was so good all night!
It was another great night in the neighborhood. Happy Birthday, Shane!
xoxo, Patti
Today blogging to the Paul Weston Orchestra – The Theme From Shane
Tami’s Birthday Party – Chopped & Surprised
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Good Morning, Darlings!
It was the weekend of birthdays this past week. Fun! First, we had Valerie’s birthday wine tour, then it was time for dear friend Tami H. of Running With Tweezers to have her big day.
And what a big day it was! Set up by her sweet boyfriend, Mike, who took great pains to keep it secret. Mike even put together a Chopped Challenge as part of the party. You know what Chopped is, right? It’s a reality/challenge show on Food Network where chefs compete for the highest score from the judges.
Mike chose all the ingredients for the Chopped “Slider” Challenge. Three teams of two competed in the kitchen of friends Brian and Terri. It was a hoot.
But first, Tami had to arrive. A ruse was invented to get her to Terri and Brian’s house and we were all gathered when she arrived, including an dear friend of hers from NYC who had flown in especially for the party. Don’t you love those types of surprises?
The cake was made by Christina Arpante of Mele Cotte. It was the coolest cake I have ever seen.
Camera Cake. Yes, That's Cake.
Fun Find Friday – Picnic Baskets!
Friday, May 28th, 2010Good Morning, Darlings!
Memorial Day is finally here and that means picnics. Here in Atlanta, that means Piedmont Park, Screen on the Green (back in Piedmont Park, y’all!), Lake Lanier and getaways to the beach and the North Georgia Mountains. I love a fancy picnic basket, but there are all types to fit your budget (even toy baskets for your little ones!)
The Girls And I Are Hitting The Road
Clint’s Happy Birthday Funtime Dance Party
Monday, April 26th, 2010Good Morning, Darlings!
Oh, this weekend was a hoot. Starting with everybody’s favorite bestie, Clint, and his funtime dance birthday party (and yes, you CAN call it a party! yay!) To know Clint is to love him and anyone who has ever met him would agree. So when his partner Matt decided to throw him a dance party at his loft, our only response was – “which dancing shoes to wear?” I mean, it was jam packed full of fabulous people wishing Clint the best birthday ever, with some of the best music ever and some of the yummiest cake ever.
You have got to see the photos!
Say Hello To My Favorite Birthday Boy, Clint
Taruan’s Birthday – Don’t Call It A Party
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Good Morning, Darlings!
This past Friday was my sweet Taruan’s birthday date of birth celebration day. Called a “get together” by his partner, Chioke. Tomato, tomahto – I call it a party. And it was such fun!
Chioke always has something surprising and fun at his parties get togethers and this time was no different. Take a look at the outside of their house as we walked up.
Nope, That Doesn't Scream "Party". Not One Bit.
A Birthday Party Worth Singing About
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Good Morning, Darlings!
I had the sweetest time in NOLA with my darling husband, but the birthday celebration didn’t stop there. This past Friday night, 22 of us gathered to celebrate some more at Karaoke Melody, a terrific spot on Buford Highway that has private karaoke rooms. Most.Fun.Ever.
The photos really tell the story here, so lets begin!
Teague Checking The Mics